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Nachos vs. Coleslaw — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Nachos and Coleslaw

  • Nachos are higher in Phosphorus, Vitamin E, Vitamin B2, Magnesium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B6, Potassium, and Iron, yet Coleslaw is higher in Vitamin K, and Vitamin C.
  • Coleslaw covers your daily Vitamin K needs 43% more than Nachos.
  • Nachos contain 10 times more Phosphorus than Coleslaw. While Nachos contain 198mg of Phosphorus, Coleslaw contains only 20mg.

Food varieties used in this article are Fast foods, nachos, with cheese and Fast foods, coleslaw.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Nachos
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 30% 19% 32% 28% 21% 23% 85% 41% 24% 47%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 9% 11% 8.3% 5% 3.8% 8.6% 26% 13% 0%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +425%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +110%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +180.6%
Contains more IronIron +240.9%
Contains more CopperCopper +326.7%
Contains more ZincZinc +514.3%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +890%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +83.3%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains less SodiumSodium -35.1%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Nachos
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 3.7% 1.3% 82% 0% 31% 31% 12% 23% 50% 8.8% 48% 7.5% 14%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 49% 5.7% 11% 0% 6.5% 4.6% 3.9% 15% 26% 1.3% 177% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +655.6%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +373.1%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +565%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +205.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +54.5%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +92%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +600%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +1227.3%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +352.4%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +267.4%
~equal in Vitamin D ~µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
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4% 22% 35% 37% 2%
Protein: 4.32 g
Fats: 21.5 g
Carbs: 34.91 g
Water: 37.4 g
Other: 1.87 g
10% 15% 73%
Protein: 0.95 g
Fats: 9.91 g
Carbs: 14.89 g
Water: 73.42 g
Other: 0.83 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +354.7%
Contains more FatsFats +117%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +134.5%
Contains more OtherOther +125.3%
Contains more WaterWater +96.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
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10% 66% 24%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 2.173 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 14.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.04 g
17% 28% 56%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.599 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 2.671 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.348 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +424.9%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -26.4%
~equal in Polyunsaturated fat ~5.348g

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Nachos
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93% 2% 5%
Starch: 28.33 g
Sucrose: 0.53 g
Glucose: 0 g
Fructose: 0 g
Lactose: 1.63 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
74% 14% 12%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 8.96 g
Glucose: 1.69 g
Fructose: 1.44 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0.09 g
Contains more StarchStarch +∞%
Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
Contains more SucroseSucrose +1590.6%
Contains more GlucoseGlucose +∞%
Contains more FructoseFructose +∞%
Contains more GalactoseGalactose +∞%
~equal in Maltose ~0g

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Nachos Coleslaw
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Nachos Coleslaw Opinion
Calories 343kcal 153kcal Nachos
Protein 4.32g 0.95g Nachos
Fats 21.5g 9.91g Nachos
Vitamin C 1.1mg 14.6mg Coleslaw
Net carbs 31.71g 12.99g Nachos
Carbs 34.91g 14.89g Nachos
Cholesterol 3mg 4mg Nachos
Magnesium 42mg 8mg Nachos
Calcium 63mg 30mg Nachos
Potassium 362mg 129mg Nachos
Iron 0.75mg 0.22mg Nachos
Sugar 2.17g 12.19g Nachos
Fiber 3.2g 1.9g Nachos
Copper 0.064mg 0.015mg Nachos
Zinc 0.86mg 0.14mg Nachos
Starch 28.33g Nachos
Phosphorus 198mg 20mg Nachos
Sodium 313mg 203mg Coleslaw
Vitamin A 21IU 95IU Coleslaw
Vitamin A 5µg 28µg Coleslaw
Vitamin E 4.08mg 0.54mg Nachos
Manganese 0.187mg 0.102mg Nachos
Selenium 8.6µg Nachos
Vitamin B1 0.123mg 0.026mg Nachos
Vitamin B2 0.133mg 0.02mg Nachos
Vitamin B3 0.63mg 0.206mg Nachos
Vitamin B5 0.38mg 0.246mg Nachos
Vitamin B6 0.215mg 0.112mg Nachos
Vitamin B12 0.07µg 0.01µg Nachos
Vitamin K 19.3µg 70.9µg Coleslaw
Folate 10µg Nachos
Trans Fat 0.058g 0.037g Coleslaw
Choline 26.4mg Nachos
Saturated Fat 2.173g 1.599g Coleslaw
Monounsaturated Fat 14.02g 2.671g Nachos
Polyunsaturated fat 5.04g 5.348g Coleslaw
Tryptophan 0.042mg Nachos
Threonine 0.156mg Nachos
Isoleucine 0.187mg Nachos
Leucine 0.521mg Nachos
Lysine 0.156mg Nachos
Methionine 0.094mg Nachos
Phenylalanine 0.229mg Nachos
Valine 0.25mg Nachos
Histidine 0.135mg Nachos
Fructose 0g 1.44g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.006g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.001g Coleslaw
Omega-3 - ALA 0.617g 0.279g Nachos
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0g 0.001g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.032g 0.024g Nachos
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0g 0.006g Coleslaw
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.011g 0.002g Nachos
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 4.343g 4.979g Coleslaw

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Nachos Coleslaw
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
24%
Nachos
23%
Coleslaw
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Nachos
9%
Coleslaw

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 1mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Nachos
Nachos is lower in Sugar (difference - 10.02g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Nachos
Nachos is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Nachos
Nachos is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw contains less Sodium (difference - 110mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.574g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coleslaw
Coleslaw is lower in glycemic index (difference - 36)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Nachos - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170291/nutrients
  2. Coleslaw - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170300/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.